Most people know that they should be taking breaks from their computer screens often, but what many people don’t realize is just how far away they should be sitting from their laptops. According to recent studies, sitting too close to your laptop can cause long-term damage to your eyesight. So, today we’re going to explore how far away you should be sitting from your laptop in order to minimize the risk of damaging your vision.
Sitting
Generally, experts recommend sitting between 20 and 26 inches away from your laptop screen. This will ensure that you’re not straining your eyesight too much while you’re working. If you find yourself sitting closer than this, try to take breaks more often or adjust the brightness on your screen so that you don’t have to strain as much to see what’s on the screen.
Of course, it’s also important to make sure that you’re taking regular breaks from your computer in general. Sitting in front of a screen for hours at a time can be very damaging to your eyes, so be sure to get up and walk around every once in a while. And if you start to feel any discomfort or fatigue in your eyes, it’s a sign that you should take a break.
Eyesight
20-26 inches is the ideal distance to sit from your laptop to protect your eyesight. If you find yourself sitting closer than this, try to take breaks more often or adjust the brightness on your screen so that you don’t have to strain as much to see what’s on the screen. Sitting in front of a screen for hours at a time can be very damaging to your eyes, so be sure to get up and walk around every once in a while. And if you start to feel any discomfort or fatigue in your eyes, it’s a sign that you should take a break.
Screen Height
When it comes to acceptable screen positioning, which is acceptable will vary slightly from person to person. This depends on their height, amongst other factors. Broadly speaking, any screen position that forces you to tilt your chin, or otherwise bend or tilt any part of your body, is incorrect. Such positions may not only cause the aforementioned strain, discomfort, and pain but may also have an effect on your productivity.
Proper Ergonomics
“If you are looking slightly down at your computer, this exposes less of your eyes and prevents them from drying out, as opposed to if you have to continually look up at your screen, [where] your eyes are more exposed,
if you find yourself sitting closer than this try to take breaks more often or adjust the brightness on your screen so that you dont have to strain as much to see what39s on the screen sitting in front of a screen for hours at a time can be very damaging to your eyes be sure to get up and walk around every once in a while and if you start to feel any discomfort or fatigue in your eyes its a sign that you should take a break
If you’re experiencing any pain after sitting in front of the computer, you may need to adjust the ergonomics of your workspace. And you can start with the best positioning for your computer screen. The exact position of your monitor is based on your setup and your own body proportions, and there are a number of things you can do right away to improve your work posture.
Electronic Device
As with any other electronic device, you want to be sure to give yourself enough room to work comfortably. Experts generally recommend sitting at least an arm’s length away from the screen. If you’re using a laptop, try to keep the screen at eye level to avoid straining your neck. You may also want to use a glare shield or anti-glare filter to reduce eye fatigue. For more tips on how to set up your workspace, please see our article on office ergonomics.
